After seeing some concerning posts after the supreme court discission regarding terminology I felt driven to talk about gatekeeping in our community and the harm it does to vulnerable people. #Trans #Transrights #LGBTQIA #Transcommunity #TransExperience #gatekeeping #Transjourney #Pride
https://narrativecuriosity.co/the-ultimate-kick-in-the-guts-time-to-ditch-the-gatekeeping/
-- America’s Mouth Is Full of Blood --
Metal scrapes enamel. That specific sound teeth make when hygienist finds the tender spot. My mouth stretched wide by latex fingers and chrome instruments. Can’t speak. Can’t swallow. Can’t look away from the ceiling TV where CNN scrolls red banners about political assassination.
“Just a little pressure here,” she says, digging deeper.
Minnesota lawmaker dead. Husband dead. Second lawmaker critical.
The suction tube gurgles pink water. Taste of iron and mint. My tongue trapped under dental dam while democracy bleeds out on mute television. Perfect fucking symmetry.
Phone in pocket buzzes against hip bone. Can’t check it. Hands gripping armrests like I’m falling out of a republic.
“You’ve got some buildup on the lower incisors,” hygienist continues, oblivious or indifferent to the news crawl. “Have you been flossing?”
Assassination at 2 AM. Man dressed as cop. AK-style weapons. The details drip into consciousness like novocaine, numbing everything they touch. I try to nod about flossing but the tools prevent movement. Democracy’s molars crumble while I can’t even close my jaw.
Melissa Hortman. Dead at scene. Multiple gunshot wounds.
The overhead light burns retinal afterimages. Hygienist hums something unrecognizable. Country music or hymn or both. Her gloved fingers taste like institutional latex, that specific medical flavor of enforced vulnerability. I breathe through my nose. Count ceiling tiles. Try not to think about how this same helplessness scales up to continental collapse.
Read More:
https://pixelnull.substack.com/p/americas-mouth-is-full-of-blood
#politics #uspol #collapse #longform #writing #transwriter #transexperience #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #gonzo #news
My latest YouTube video looks at the challenge and important step of finding our new name. A bit of advice as well as an opportunity to tell a bit more of my story. Hopefully, it is helpful for anyone struggling with this at the moment. #trans #transition #names #transjourney #transexperience
It's been 3 years since I came out as trans, and it continues to be a challenging journey. The last 12 months especially I have seen some new lows but hopefully it has put me on a more positive trajectory for the future. #Trans #transjourney #Translife #Seperation #transexperience #movingon
https://narrativecuriosity.co/my-transition-journey-the-hardest-year-so-far/
-- Constitutional Spitroast --
The legal language glows on my laptop. Bloodless. Technical. “The Secretary of Defense may determine those military activities that are reasonably necessary and appropriate.”
Reasonable…
Appropriate…
Words still dressed in their Sunday best while weekend passes expired for constitutional separation of powers.
Weather alert flashes. Storm warnings. Barometric collapse. Democracy depression incoming from the southwest. Pressure dropping inside my skull in time with atmospheric systems.
Trump’s order hands federal land to the military. Creates “military installations” on US territory. Gives Pentagon jurisdiction over American soil with rules of engagement drafted by generals, not legislators. Legal document reads like necropsy report for republic that died without anyone noticing. Constitution didn’t flatline dramatically. Just got quietly rewritten in bureaucrat-ese while Americans argued about gas prices.
Read More:
https://pixelnull.substack.com/p/constitutional-spitroast
#politics #uppol #collapse #longform #writing #transwriter #transexperience #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #gonzo #news
Understanding My Trans Journey
I’ve signed off many posts on my blog with the sentence “The journey continues.” It’s time I expounded a bit on the meaning behind that.
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https://janetannelogan.com/2024/09/27/understanding-my-trans-journey/
Another week, another Saturday night. My strategy to deal with tough times at the moment: Continue living life, catching up with friends, and feeling good about myself. #trans #translife #TransExperience #transjourney #transjoy #transisbeautiful
I'm dealing with a lot right now and the fact that people still seem to be grieving me and dwelling on their 'loss' is definitely a big part of that so I thought I would open up a little about the impact on me. #Trans #TransLife #TransExperience #grief
It's a bit of a win today amongst a few negatives. One of the first times wearing more androgynous clothing to keep warm and I have liked what I saw in the mirror. It felt good to see that without heavy make-up and dress, I still seemed feminine. #trans #transexperience #transjoy
Uncertain and alone the future is…
As a very planned person, it is hard to deal with the current uncertainty of my future since coming out. It is something that I am continually trying to manage through self care and positivity, but there are limits. #transjourney #transexperience #trans #future #LifeChanging
https://narrativecuriosity.co/uncertain-and-alone-the-future-is/
I normally don't like having my hair tied back. It tends to emphasise certain things, but it is too windy in Melbourne, so it's a necessity. Seems a bit better than usual. #trans #transexperience #transjourney #mtf
Celebrating 6 months on HRT I decided to give myself some freedom in my latest youtube video to discuss not only the affirming moments but also some of the challenges facing our community regarding HRT. #trans #Transexperience #transjourney #HRT http://youtube.com/watch?v=5GJm5LgD0Kc&feature=youtu.be https://narrativecuriosity.co/the-hrt-journey-6-months-on-the-wacky-fun-continues/
We all have our timeline for our transition, and I was in a situation where I could throw myself into life as my true self. However, we all have those moments that mark the last step in part of our journey. #Trans #Transexperience #Transjourney
https://narrativecuriosity.co/the-last-step-in-my-social-transition-facebook/
It's been two years since I found the courage to come out, and while life is not without challenges, it has been worth it. Every step has brought me closer to my true self in a way that has given me freedom I thought impossible. Read my full post to understand my journey so far. #trans #transisbeautiful #transjoy #transjourney #transexperience
https://narrativecuriosity.co/transition-2-years-on-and-there-is-no-looking-back/
2 years ago today, I came out and started my transition. It has not been easy with relationship challenges and load of work place harrisment but has also been filled with so much joy and growth. After being on HRT for 5 months, I can't wait for the next year. #trans #transjoy #transjourney #transexperience
An intense anthology I found this an enlightening collection to broaden my understanding of Trans and Gender diverse experience here in Aus. It has taught me a lot, read my full review to learn more. #Trans #TransAustralia #TransExperience #Aus
https://narrativecuriosity.co/trans-and-gender-diverse-voices-have-nothing-to-hide/
The last couple of months have been like a dream. Almost any time I look in a mirror, I can't help but smile. It is like I am finally starting to like the person I see, and it makes me unbelievably happy. #trans #transjoy #transexperience #Loveyourself
A bit more positive than my last post today my reflections focused on the things I denied myself as a kid and how I am working on embracing these aspects of my true self. #Trans #TransExperience #Transjourney #SocialConformity #MtF #Beyourself
https://narrativecuriosity.co/learning-to-understand-and-embrace-my-feminine-interests/
It has been an amazing 3 months since starting HRT, filled with plenty of positives, plenty of change and some extreme tiredness. #HRT #Trans #Transjoy #Transexperience #Transjourney
https://narrativecuriosity.co/starting-a-second-puberty-the-miracle-of-starting-hrt/
